Sec. 7. (a) A person may not intentionally perform or attempt to perform an abortion allowed under IC 16-34-2 if the person knows that the pregnant woman is seeking the abortion solely because the fetus has been diagnosed with any other disability or has a potential diagnosis of any other disability.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 16-34-4-7

  • any other disability: means any disease, defect, or disorder that is genetically inherited. See Indiana Code 16-34-4-1
  • potential diagnosis: refers to the presence of some risk factors that indicate that a health problem may occur. See Indiana Code 16-34-4-3
     (b) A person may not intentionally perform or attempt to perform an abortion allowed under IC 16-34-2 if the person knows that the pregnant woman is seeking the abortion solely because the fetus has been diagnosed with any other disability or has a potential diagnosis of any other disability.

     (c) This section is severable as specified in IC 1-1-1-8.

As added by P.L.213-2016, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.179-2022(ss), SEC.34.